Job vacancy - Head of Sales and Marketing
Connect it is a growing multi-utility company and to help support our success we are looking for a Head of Sales and Marketing to join our team.
The Head of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for driving business growth through strategic sales initiatives and brand development. The right individual will oversee both sales and marketing functions to align them with company objectives, ensuring sustained profitability and industry leadership.
With ambitious plans for the future, we are poised for further growth and success, so if you’re engaging, results driven and innovative, Connect it is the right place to be.
Job location: Foundation House - SO30 2JR
The role will be responsible for:
Sales and Business Development:
- Own the accountability for the Sales and Marketing functions of the entire business.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and business development strategy that aligns with company objectives.
- Identify new business opportunities by understanding customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities.
- Monitor and report on key business metrics to track progress against targets.
- Work closely with the board to communicate all relevant information and in turn take on board strategy and implement through the Sales and Marketing team.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Negotiate contracts and close deals to drive revenue growth.
- Manage and lead team of Business Development Managers across the UK.
- Actively support the growth and development of the team, increasing skill sets to support new business initiatives and strategic goals.
- Keenly seek new and innovative methods of delivery to secure a unique position for the business within relevant markets.
Marketing and Brand Management:
- Oversee the development and implementation of brand guidelines, marketing materials and networking events to ensure consistency across all platforms.
- Create and execute a dynamic marketing strategy to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Focus on client engagement, developing exceptional customer experience, aligned with company values.
- Mentor the marketing and brand team and support all parts of the business as and when required.
- Ensure that business objectives and company standards are met consistently.
- Capable of collaborating with all people at all levels within the business and externally.
Qualifications and experience:
- At least five years of relevant experience in sales and or marketing role within a related industry.
- Expert in sales strategy, customer engagement, brand, digital marketing, social media and events.
- Ability to build a rapport and maintain outstanding business relationships.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory issues in the industry.
- Experience in handling sensitive data compliantly.
- Skilled at reviewing data and developing strategies based on insights.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, results-driven mindset with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Strong communications, engaging with stakeholders at all levels including high-level clients.
- Excellent presentation and written skills, maintaining the desired tonality in all companies’ communications.
- University degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Adobe Suite and relevant tools.
- Full UK driving licence.
Additional Information:
- Employees must consider Quality, Health, Safety, Information Security, and Environmental outcomes in all actions, fostering relationships for idea exchange, following ISO Systems, Policies and Procedures, and reporting incidents. Priority must be given to health, safety, collaboration with managers, safeguarding of assets, and the responsible use of equipment provided.
- Working at all times in accordance with company policies, procedures, and processes.